The Art of Gathering

lot 105: both present nicely, the gilt bronze mostly bright, the porcelain clean overall; lids are screwed or affixed in place; both with areas or spots of oxidation to gilt bronze bases and to underside metal fittings; one vase: with a couple impact marks to base with crazing and surface cracks evident- the cracks appear stable, some minor flecks of loss to gilt enamel to base; other vase: the body stands slightly crooked or askew

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